IDing a Johnson - extra letter.

[bassboy1]

I have found an ad on Craigslist for a 4 hp Johnson. I emailed him for the model number, and he sent J4RDHETB. From that, I decided that it was a Johnson, 4hp, rope start, deluxe, 1993, suffix B. But, the H is stumping me. Is the H a type-O, or did I miss something? Thanks.

 

[bassboy1]

Re: IDing a Johnson - extra letter.

Well, I went outside and checked my '88 4 deluxe, and it has the H as well. But, the marine engine interpretation sheet doesn't have an H on there. T-daddy gave me a link so I could find what a motor is from its number, but it doesn't say what each letter represents. What is the H for?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: IDing a Johnson - extra letter.

thought you new everything. HA!, the H is used in the parts list. there was a simple changing the the manufacturing. and is only necessary when that part is needed. it will be noted only in the parts list. could be as simple as a spring.

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: IDing a Johnson - extra letter.

J4RDHETB

Maybe -
J=Johnson
4=4 hp
RD=rope start, derated
H=less integral tank&hydraulic steering
ET=93
B=????

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: IDing a Johnson - extra letter.

OK, i didn't pay attention, guilty. the B is the number for the model run change.

 

[bassboy1]

Re: IDing a Johnson - extra letter.

J4RDHETB

Maybe -
J=Johnson
4=4 hp
RD=rope start, derated
H=less integral tank&hydraulic steering
ET=93
B=????

Hmmm, on my sheet, the RD is for Rope start Deluxe. DR is for Derated Rope start. I think my sheet is right, as my four has RD, and it is definitely a deluxe. Yeah, I knew the B was the model or suffix run. I don't think the H is for hydraulic steering on a tiller. Makes sense being the part change.
Unfortunately, I missed the boat on this motor. A 1993 4 deluxe for 200 bucks ain't a bad deal. The owner had no clue what he had.

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: IDing a Johnson - extra letter.

I looked at 2 other charts and they agree with you.